Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

353 What a gentleman

The dinner started quietly, with only a few exchanges between Zoren and Patricia. It wasn't until they were in the middle of the meal that the conversation picked up.

"I see..." Zoren nodded. "So you had your own boutique?"

"Yes," Patricia replied with a proud grin. "And all of them were my designs."

During their first meeting, all they had talked about was something... trivial. More like general stories about themselves and a little bit about the past. Now, they were delving deeper into each other's backgrounds-like a real date. supported my b

"So far, everything is great!" she continued. "Some of my friends and even promoted it, even though I never asked them to do that."

"Oh?" Zoren nodded in understanding. "You have nice friends."

Nice? Patricia almost sneered at the thought.

"We just support each other," she said with a smile. "That's what friends are for"

Zoren nodded, twirling his wine slightly. "And your brother? Has he not supported you? You didn't mention him in your story."

"Renren, why would I want my brother to meddle with my business?" she pouted. "My brother already has a lot on his plate. Moreover, I want to excel as an individual and not rely on my family's success!" 1

"Oh..." His smile stretched with satisfaction, which didn't escape her notice.

"My b

is dealing with a lot of troublesome bullies in the business industry," she added with

sadness in her voice. "So, I don't want

Everyone knew how Patricia blamed her brother for her unsuccessful business ventures and

I knew, I would've called your shop for a few suits, Zoren remarked. "I feel bad that I didn't

didn't tell you about it at first. I

"Mhm."

clearing her throat when she realized it was the best time to bring up some-issues. "Actually, Renren... I did mention my brother and some troublemakers..." she trailed off to study his reaction.

our exports because of a problem that happened decades ago," she added, sighing deeply. "I'm not telling you this for any other reason, but because I'm a little upset about it. My brother has

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business

if this continues, our family might... her voice cracked as a thin layer of tears coated her eyes. She sniffed hard

"It just makes me sad that such cruel people exist. But everything

her, watching her reach out for a tissue to wipe her eyes. "Who are

"Hmm?"

clarified. "Who are

until now. I only mentioned this because you're an important person in my heart. I'm simply venting." Patricia raised her chin and grinned. "I'm

like I will meddle directly, but if Pierson Corporation is associated

slightly in surprise, holding her breath

"Or, if Pierson Corporation isn't enough, then how about Zoren Pierson backing up the Miller family? Would that be enough protection

to them again. Just imagining their sorry faces almost made her laugh. Surely, getting this gig was the best decision she had made in her entire life. Just having his permission to use Pierson Corporation and his name... is already something any

voice came out, her

"Yes."

simply told you because it was upsetting for me, but I didn't want you to think I was using you." Zoren shook his